Brule County Circuit Court cases in Brule County, Chamberlain, SD
Brule County Circuit Court in Chamberlain is South Dakota's circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction for Brule County. It adjudicates felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil matters (including contract, tort, and real property disputes); family law (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile proceedings; probate and guardianship; protection orders; and traffic and other ordinance violations. The court conducts arraignments, pretrial motions, jury and bench trials, sentencings, and enforces orders and judgments. It also hears appeals from magistrate and municipal courts within its geographic area, providing appellate review of small claims and lower-level criminal or ordinance cases.
Brule County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Brule |
| Street Address: | 300 South Courtland St #111 |
| City: | Chamberlain |
| Zip Code: | 57325 |
| Phone: | 605-734-4580 |
| Fax: | 605-734-4582 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://ujs.sd.gov/First_Circuit/Links/Counties.aspx?Y0%2fYsOZg%2bKwiwaWUSlCkqNYBPE7Cfraw%2f3wcAiPcpSE%3d |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Record Search |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/people/Brule-County-Courthouse/100069028125986/ |
| ADA: | ADA Policy |
Services and Case Types Handled in Brule County Circuit Court
Brule County Circuit Court (South Dakota) serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction.
Case types:
- Criminal felonies and misdemeanors; traffic/municipal violations
- Civil claims (tort, contract), small claims
- Family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support)
- Juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect)
- Probate/estate, guardianship/conservatorship
- Mental health commitments
- Protection orders (domestic abuse, stalking)
Public-facing services:
- Case intake and filings; docketing; issuance of summons and orders
- Protective order applications, temporary/emergency relief, and hearings
- Scheduling and conducting hearings and trials; calendars; interpreter coordination; remote appearances when permitted
- Jury services: qualification, summons, deferrals, panel management, and juror payment
- Records and certified copies; public access per law
- Payment processing for fines, fees, and restitution
- Forms and self-help information; compliance review hearings and orders enforcement